african influence

I modelled my African influenced masks mostly out of clay, following a wooden African mask I had purchased. I also used photoshoots of authentic African statues, faces and more to influence my work.

Following from my mistakes with my previous clay mask, I slammed this lump of clay against a hard surface to prevent it from cracking and during the drying process, I brushed the mask with a white vinegar mix. This successfully stopped the mask from cracking.

Alongside this, I used an african american face to structure a Modroc cast. I wanted to focus mainly on the features on the lower half of the face such as the mouth and nose, hence why this sculpture has no forehead. I think the piece turned out successfully.